Is Hendon the Heisman favorite?

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[NorCalVol67]

Should be.

 

[joevol33]

Stroud does not come close to Hooker's resume for big wins. Shouldn't be close, but well, we know how it goes.

 

[AllVols]

Some talking heads think so.

 

[Zues1]

He should be mentioned in the top four.
Beat Ga and the trophy is his

 

[sjt18]

Should be. Reminder... the 1997 Heisman winner played in the Big 10 where he got support from the frostbite media and several former winners with bias against the SEC. Second place was Manning.

Deserving it and getting it are universes apart. Stroud will win it unless he somehow has a really bad game... which is doubtful considering his competition and the talent around him.

 

[bpalmer28]

If I had a vote I’d still give it to Stroud. Just look at his stats. But if Hendon follows this up with a win against UGA there’s no way he doesn’t win it

 

[DD4ME]

It goes to the best player on the best team. The team and Hooker control if he will win it

 

[SoddyAllVol]

If I had a vote I’d still give it to Stroud. Just look at his stats. But if Hendon follows this up with a win against UGA there’s no way he doesn’t win it

 

[DaddyChad]

If I had a vote I’d still give it to Stroud. Just look at his stats. But if Hendon follows this up with a win against UGA there’s no way he doesn’t win it

His stats against who? Do you think Hooker would be less impressive if Tennessee was playing Ohio State’s schedule?

 

[Matt2496]

If I had a vote I’d still give it to Stroud. Just look at his stats. But if Hendon follows this up with a win against UGA there’s no way he doesn’t win it

He’s compiled those stats against vastly inferior opponents.

 

[VolFanNC09]

Hooker is in the top 2 because of our schedule and big moments in big games. OSU hasn't played anyone yet, but their schedule gets interesting soon.

 

[bpalmer28]

He’s compiled those stats against vastly inferior opponents.

And that’s a valid argument

 

[bpalmer28]

His stats against who? Do you think Hooker would be less impressive if Tennessee was playing Ohio State’s schedule?

I should add that by season’s end I expect Hendon to be the undisputed favorite.

 

[DaddyChad]

I should add that by season’s end I expect Hendon to be the undisputed favorite.

Nothing personal at all, I just don’t think Stroud has done anything particularly great thus far. No question he’s a good QB but I wouldn’t put him ahead of Hooker, hell I wouldn’t put him ahead of Bryce.

 

[DaddyChad]

Hooker is in the top 2 because of our schedule and big moments in big games. OSU hasn't played anyone yet, but their schedule gets interesting soon.

When? Are you thinking Penn State that can’t stop the run to save their lives? Or perhaps the one meaningful game they play vs Michigan?

 

[VolMarine1371]

Absolutely he is.

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

Realistically speaking, Tennessee has the best in-season resume. And HH has been the best player on the best team. It is only because we started the year unranked and our qb unrespected that we aren't currently number one and him the Heistman leader.

But Hooker is certainly top three currently and so is the team in the rankings. The Georgia game is for it all imo, although the SEC Title game is December 3rd. While the Heistman voting apparently ends December 5th.

Hyatt is in the Belitnikoff award running too obviously. All of this is truly remarkable...

 

[newyorkvol]

I dare say, and I might be wrong, but if Hooker even plays as well as he has and we lose to uga anyway, he’ll still be in NYC.

 

[bpalmer28]

Nothing personal at all, I just don’t think Stroud has done anything particularly great thus far. No question he’s a good QB but I wouldn’t put him ahead of Hooker, hell I wouldn’t put him ahead of Bryce.

25 TDs halfway through the season is pretty great, IMO, in any conference. If he finishes with 50 TDs on the season that would put him in the top 10 all-time. If they are also a playoff team, it’d be hard for anyone to not vote for him.

Hendon though has an opportunity to something even more special. If he wins a championship with this team it would be the greatest over-achievement since....?

 

[ETV]

Tennessee has had multiple runner ups.

Majors
Shuler
Manning

I don't see that changing, even if Hooker puts up video game like numbers. Stroud will get a late season push from the media and if his game against Michigan is even average, with a win against them, it's his.

 

[rocytop2624]

And that’s a valid argument

Hooker has got 1 int and he has played 4 ranked teams. He has atleast 2 more ranked teams to play. And there is no SEC bias no more.

 

[fossilfiction]

He's my favorite.

 

[orangemadam]

Hooker is in top three. If he can have outstanding stats against Ky and UGA, he should become the leader of the pack.

Also may depend on the OSU/Mich matchup later in the season.

 

[igotworms]

Stroud does not come close to Hooker's resume for big wins. Shouldn't be close, but well, we know how it goes.

Or ability in general

This award usually goes to a uniform more than actually talent tho